Boro fans are being urged to recreate the magic of '98 with a flag-waving Riverside spectacular as Juninho and Co strive for the Millennium Stadium tomorrow night.

The spine-tingling atmosphere created by fans at the 1998 semi-final victory over Liverpool is still talked about on Teesside to this day - and skipper Gareth Southgate wants more of the same tomorrow.

He said: "The supporters can play a massive role on the night.

"The players would love the supporters to create an electric atmosphere, with a sea of red and white around the stadium."

Boro fans are urged to take their seats early and create an electric pre-match atmosphere and wave their flags and scarves with pride.

Two eight feet square Boro flags will be waved from the centre of the pitch 15 minutes before the 8pm kick-off to signal the start of a musical medley of Boro favourites followed by a classical compilation to create the flag waving mood.

Special food offers will be available at the kiosks while the stadium televisions will screen highlights of last week's Highbury victory plus a flashback to the semi-final success over Liverpool in 1998.

Club spokesman Dave Allan said: "Many supporters have matchday routines that mean they don't arrive at the stadium until late and only take their seats a couple of minutes before kick-off.

"But for this one night we want them to forget their usual routine, arrive early, watch the TV highlights whilst enjoying their food and then raise the roof as we count down to kick-off. It could make all the difference."

A range of flags and scarves - including a new 'Sacre Bleu Franck Queudrue' scarf - are now available from the MFC Retail stores at the stadium and Captain Cook Square.

* BORO Official Supporters' Club will hold their monthly meeting tonight in the Riverside Stadium's Hardwick Suite (doors open 7pm).